When it comes to carpet cleaning in Seattle there are several different techniques you can use.  The three most popular carpet cleaning techniques are carpet shampooing, dry powder method and external extraction method.  While there is no right way to clean a carpet you may find that some of these carpet cleaning methods work better than others.

The carpet shampooing method may be the most popular method of carpet cleaning in Seattle.  This particular method uses substances that generate a lot of foam that is intended to attract the soil so that this soil can be vacuumed up the next day.  Shampooing your carpet can cause some wear and tear because of the friction caused by the various machines needed to shampoo your carpet.  The carpet shampooing method is viewed as an inferior carpet cleaning method.

Another carpet cleaning method is the dry powder method.  It is called the “dry cleaning” method because virtually no water is used in this carpet cleaning method.  The idea behind this method is to sprinkle the powder over your carpet and let the absorbent compound work it’s magic and absorb the soil.  Once the soil is absorbed you can then vacuum up all of the soil and compound resulting in a nice clean carpet.  One of the benefits of this method is there is no drying time needed since no water is used.

The last carpet cleaning method is the external extraction method.  This method is by far and away the most recommended when it comes to cleaning carpet.  The external extraction method is commonly referred to as “steam cleaning” and allows for the most thorough cleaning process.  A solution of detergent and water is used to force the dirt out of the carpet which is immediately sucked up by a vacuum.  

When it comes to carpet cleaning there are pros and cons to each cleaning method.  Check with your carpet manufacturer to see which method they suggest so as not to damage your carpet.